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U.S. stocks mostly closed slightly lower a day after major indices hit record all-time highs. Americans are heading to the ballots today in a congressional election. The Republican party is expected to increase the number of seats it controls in the House and Senate. The CBOE Volatility Index...

U.S. markets rose sharply after the U.S. government reported that 248,000 jobs were created in September, bringing the unemployment rate to 5.9 percent, the lowest it has been since July 2008. In addition to the jobs report, data from the U.S. government showed the trade deficit narrowing in...

U.S. stocks were little changed as uncertainty in Ukraine remains with comments out of Poland's government suggesting that the likelihood of a Russian invasion of Ukraine has increased over the past day. NATO's deputy secretary general shared similar sentiments and stated that Russia...

U.S. stocks rose ahead of the long weekend after the economy added a better-than-expected 288,000 jobs in June. The unemployment rate also dipped to 6.1 percent. The Fed's Janet Yellen confirmed its views that ti will not raise its interest rates on Wednesday at an International Monetary...

U.S. stocks were moderately higher as the S&P 500 continues to reach new highs. Investors found plenty of positives after the Federal Reserve released its summary of commentary on current economic conditions, also known as the “Beige Book.” “All twelve Federal Reserve...

U.S. stocks were unable to post its fifth consecutive day of gains as the weekly jobless claims figure gained more than expected. Investors and traders were likely sitting on the sideline, waiting for Friday's monthly government jobs. Economists are expecting a gain of 197,000 new jobs in March...

Futures Slightly Lower Ahead of Employment Report U.S. equity futures declined in early pre-market trade ahead of the much anticipated Employment Situation Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average of economists surveyed by Bloomberg is expecting 193,000 jobs added, with the most...

Next week, investors eyes will be on the economy as well as some key company earnings as markets attempt to continue to make new highs. In the past week, the S&P 500 Index breached its previous closing high of 1,565.40. Investors now look to economic indicators as to the next move for markets...

U.S. equity futures fell in early Monday trading as new reports showed that global growth continued to slow despite efforts from global central banks to stimulate the economy. Chinese trade and industrial output slipped in August and Japanese GDP growth for the second quarter was confirmed at half...